L.I.S.T.E.N. is an honest, creatively inspiring account of personal experiences that will encourage you to chart your own positive blueprint to live each day more joyfully. It can motivate you to l.i.s.t.e.n. (let your inner self teach you enlightenment and newness), and discover for yourself your own life lessons. Suggesting continued study, positive action, and trust in God, L.I.S.T.E.N. also includes abstract drawings and strengthening poetry to move you forward with more acceptance, compassion, and forgiveness

About the Author

Ellie Van Arsdale received a B.A. in English-Speech from American University in Washington, DC and an M.A. in education from Hunter College in New York, New York. She has taught high school English in Virginia and in Puerto Rico and all levels of ESL to college students in New York and Maine. She has served as a deacon and an elder in her church. At age twenty-nine, she became a single parent to two sons. She now has three granddaughters and will welcome her first great-granddaughter this coming July. Ellie lives in Southern California, where she continues to study and stay active writing, drawing, and painting.

Customer Reviews

"A blessing- 06/01/12 Today-- I was visited by an angel--. A wonderful- articulate, soft spoken, and elegant woman/angel- introduced herself to me--- as she sat behind me at lunch in Hillcrest-. This angel revealed to me who she was-- much of her life passion and grace- and by the way- this angel is-- the author of this book- which is a must read for all!-- What a gift to all--- she is! I am going to read the book--!!! I feel truly blessed and grateful that she had the courage- willingness- calm and comfort of revealing who she was---------- WOW! The universe is in full force--- for which I am most grateful. Thank YOU- Ms. Van Arsdale for being WHO YOU ARE! Hugs n best-- your new fan!--we shall meet again!---- Stephen"